US History Discussions (621)
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CSPAN: New Doc on Library of Congress (July 18)C-SPAN will debut a 90-minute documentary on the Library of Congress July 18 at 8 p.m. and again at 11 p.m. (NOTE: CSPAN says if the House… Started by Frank W. Baker |
0 | Jul 12, 2011 |
PBS: World War II Propaganda LeafletsFrom the most recent episode of HISTORY DETECTIVES: Going through her brother’s belongings in El Paso, TX, a History Detectives fan came ac… Started by Frank W. Baker |
0 | Jun 28, 2011 |
BOOKS: The Top Historically Misleading Films (2 volumes)There are two books in this series:Volume 1: The Patriot, The Far Horizons and Robin HoodVolume 2: Braveheart and Pearl Harbor Started by Frank W. Baker |
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Jun 22, 2011 Reply by Frank W. Baker |
QUESTION: What is an interesting way to show a documentary in class and make sure students are still engaged?Every once in a while, I like to be able to show a documentary from PBS or the History channel to my students because it can visually show… Started by Kimberly Hawks |
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Jun 8, 2011 Reply by melinda Wilson |
RADIO:Tweeting The Civil War, 150 Years LaterCool radio story/ Twitter feed from "Here & Now" on NPR...what a great Twitter feed for students to follow! Listen to the full story… Started by Ryan Goble |
0 | May 31, 2011 |
TV: May 30-June 1 Civil War Programming on History ChannelFrom The History Channel Special Presentation: GettysburgComing Monday, May 30th at 9/8c HISTORY will feature a week-long Civil War progra… Started by Frank W. Baker |
0 | May 28, 2011 |
Lewis and Clark Graphic NovelMeriwether Lewis and William Clark were two Virginians selected by President Thomas Jefferson to explore, study, and chart territory across… Started by Stergios Botzakis |
0 | May 20, 2011 |
VIDEO: US History Curriculum Specialist David Barton on the Daily ShowSo this guy does not have formal historical training but he seems to be quite the go to guy for curriculum. I don't know much about him - c… Started by Ryan Goble |
0 | May 16, 2011 |
LESSON PLAN: From 19th-Century Factories to 21st-Century SweatshopsAnother great lesson plan from the New York Times Learning Network. Makes some nice connections to the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire les… Started by Ryan Goble |
0 | May 15, 2011 |
BOOKS: Captured HistoryCapstone Press has released four new titles in its new "Captured History" series for upper elementary and middle school students. Each titl… Started by Frank W. Baker |
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May 15, 2011 Reply by Frank W. Baker |
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